Jewish Life

Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness: How to be Good

How do you gauge if you are the kind of ethical and moral man you aspire to be? And if you feel like you’re falling short, what do you do to fix it? Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about what it takes to be good.

Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat Yoga

Prepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation.

6th in the City Shabbat

Musical and interactive service at 7:15 pm with Rabbi Shira, Aaron Shneyer, and musician Rick Recht, followed by dinner.

Individual World Poetry Slam Finals

The Individual World Poetry Slam Finals is the culmination of a four-day poetry slam festival created by Poetry Slam Incorporated, giving poets an opportunity to compete on an individual basis.

Café Nite

Explore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions.

Food for Thought

Each week over lunch, this class will explore different Jewish teachings as they relate to modern life. For more information, please contact Rabbi Yosef Edelstein at [email protected].

Jewish Sangha (Meditation)

Take a half hour out of your hectic schedule to find peace of mind at this weekly lay-led silent meditation and discussion.

Take on the Kabbalah

Over two nights, dive into the secrets of Jewish mysticism through studying the Zohar – the Book of Light – with Rabbi Scott.

Ta-Nehisi Coates

In Conversation with James Bennet

Between the World and Me is a heartfelt meditation on identity, racism, and the American Dream.

“Fall”ing for Beer: A Seasonal Beer Tasting

This pumpkin and seasonal beer-tasting features some of the area’s best local breweries.